Claude Puel has slashed at already slim chances of Riyad Mahrez leaving Leicester City during the January transfer window.

The Foxes’ manager is seemingly confident that his star player will stay put despite speculation linking him to both Liverpool and Arsenal.

Mahrez had emerged as a possible replacement for Philippe Coutinho following his £142million move to Barcelona, although Liverpool were quick to contact Leicester directly to dismiss reported interest.

Rumours have since failed to disappear no thanks to the nature of the transfer window refusing to accept that the Reds won’t strengthen after Coutinho’s departure.

If Jurgen Klopp does seek to bolster his squad, it’s unlikely to be through Mahrez.